Forest Glen Elementary School
Tel:
(317) 964-4900
- Forest Glen Elementary School serves 718 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 62%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Forest Glen Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
Top Placements
Forest Glen Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
- Category Attribute
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Forest Glen Elementary School's student population of 718 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Magnet School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 718 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
- Forest Glen Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 1,762 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has increased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Forest Glen Elementary School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #390 out of 1762 schools (Top 30%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 54% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 62% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 48% | 12% |
| Black | 15% | 12% |
| White | 30% | 69% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.64 | 0.51 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 40% | 42% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | M S D Lawrence Township School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Forest Glen Elementary School is Lawrence North High School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Fall Creek Valley Middle School (0.2 miles away)
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